Self-Esteem Therapy (in Austin and Online Across TX & CA)

Am I smart enough? Strong enough? Thin enough? Pretty/handsome enough? Funny enough? Cool enough? Interesting enough? Am I enough? Did my post get enough likes? Do I have enough followers? Likes? Comments? FB friends? Retweets? Why is nobody responding to my post, my text, my email, my phone call? Why don’t I feel like I belong when everyone else fits in perfectly? Why do I experience a sense of disconnection and inadequacy, questioning my belongingness and self-worth when everyone else looks so happy? It has to be me. What is wrong with me?

Pause. Breathe. Deep breath in, hold it, deep breath out. Breathe again. And one more time.

YOU ARE ENOUGH. YOU ARE WORTHY.

What does having no/low self-esteem look like?

• Persistent self-criticism;

• Feelings of inadequacy;

• Difficulty accepting compliments;

• Avoiding challenges due to fear of failure;

• Comparing oneself to others and always falling short;

• Difficulty being present due to negative self-talk;

• Seeking constant validation from others;

• And/or struggling to assert personal boundaries.

The list is not exhaustive and if any of these experiences resonate with you, and you are ready to hop off the struggle bus, click here so that I can help.

What are the consequences of no/low self-esteem?

In this day and age of unending social media and constant comparisons, it is so easy to fall into the trap of self-doubt, which unchecked leads to unforgiving negative self-talk and cruel thoughts and feelings about ourselves and our worth. Over time, this can lead to depression and even possibly efforts to complete suicide. As a child or grandchild of immigrants, this trap is even easier to fall into!

Research shows that positive reinforcement outweighs negative reinforcement by up to 80%. As your voice is the one you hear the most, wouldn’t it be nice if you could say kinder things to yourself, and not just to say them, but because you actually believe them?

What does self-esteem therapy look like?

We will work on building your self-worth from the ground. We will process how you were raised and your past experiences, validate your feelings, reframe your narratives (the stories you tell yourself) and incorporate positive affirmations (positive statements about yourself) so that you feel calm, confident and ready to conquer your goals. We’ll find a model to cheer you on and if you don’t have one in your life, as is often the case, we’ll create your very own amazing one to get you started on your path to self love.

How can self-esteem therapy help me feel better?

• You will find strength and love from within rather than looking for outside validation and praise;

• You will be kinder to and more patient with yourself and in turn, with others;

• You will feel competent in your judgment and trust that you will make the best decisions for yourself;

• You will feel capable in your abilities and will re-engage with interest and hobbies, and perhaps even find new passions;

• You will feel confident in who you are and re-engage in lost relationships or reach out to find new ones;

• You will be able to handle daily stressors with ease and grace;

• You will build resilience;

• And you will feel happier and more fulfilled.

How long will it take to feel better?

Building self-esteem takes time as the work is to actively change the feelings you have about yourself. Some clients start to feel better immediately, while others can take longer. You should start to feel better about yourself within 3-6 sessions, if not sooner.

How do I sign up?

Click here or on the button below to schedule your first session so that you can start to feel better about who you are, where you've come from and where you're going!